Bmw R 1250 R vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 R vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200. Bmw R 1250 R: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 249 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Speed Triple 1200: 180 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1250 R
Triumph Speed Triple 1200
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
180 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
260 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
249 kg
198 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
180 hp @ 10,750 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
125 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 R
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's naked bike — brilliant, if slightly soulless."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine genuinely exceptional
+Bulletproof long-distance comfort
+Best-in-class electronics package
Cons
−Final drive maintenance costs bite
−Weight noticeable at low speed
−Dealer servicing eye-wateringly expensive
Triumph Speed Triple 1200
9.0/10
"The best British naked you can buy used today."
Pros
+Triple engine pulls everywhere
+World-class Öhlins suspension
+Brembo brakes genuinely outstanding
Cons
−ECU software needs updating
−Hard to find unmolested examples
−Exhaust heat kills paint
Top 10 Accessories
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